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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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